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Definition of "thoracoscopy" [thoracoscopy]

  • A procedure for examining the inside of the chest cavity through a small incision, using an endoscope. (noun)

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Use "thoracoscopy" in a sentence
  • "Bullard KM, Adzick NS: Pediatric thoracoscopy: A new vista."
  • "If the cancer is in the chest, the doctor may perform a thoracoscopy."
  • "Regan JJ, Mack MJ, Picetti GD: A technical report on video-assisted thoracoscopy in thoracic spinal surgery."